1905, of substances, 1971 of persons who drink to excess; see detoxify + -ation.

A process in which the body rids itself of a drug (or its metabolites). During this period, withdrawal symptoms can emerge that may require medical treatment. This is often the first step in drug abuse treatment.

General term used to describe a variety of treatments intended to cleanse the body of poisons or toxins.

A procedure where toxins are removed from the body and medication may be required to eae the withdrawal of toxins such as drugs and alcohol.

Detoxification (or detox) refers to the removal of toxins from the body. Toxins include alcohol, drugs, heavy metals, and other chemicals that are harmful to the body. In detoxification for drug and a [..]

(n) a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances(n) treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a f [..]

The process of removing harmful, or toxic, substances from a person's body.

Detoxification is the process of removing toxins from the body. In relation to alcohol dependence, detoxification occurs when an individual stops drinking and his/her body begins to remove excessive t [..]

(Detox) To rid somebody or yourself of toxic, especially addictive substances.

The act of removing a poison or toxin, such as alcohol, and its effect from the body. The liver is the human body's detoxification organ.

Reduction of pharmacologic activity or toxicity of a drug or other foreign substance by a living system, usually by enzymatic action. It includes those metabolic transformations that make the substanc [..]

Functionalization of exogenous substances to prepare them for conjugation in Phase II Detoxification. Phase I Enzymes include Cytochrome P450 Enzymes and some Oxidoreductases. Excess induction of phas [..]

The conjugation of exogenous substances with various hydrophilic substituents to form Water soluble products that are excretable in URINE. Phase II modifications include Glutathione conjugation; Acyla [..]

Elimination of toxic or biologically active substances from Body Fluids by interaction with a sorbent medium. The types of media include absorbents, adsorbents, ion-exchange materials, and complexing [..]

The elimination of toxin build up in the body through lymphatic massage using essential oils. The application of mineral-rich muds, or dry brushing techniques assist the body in stimulating lymph, and [..]

The elimination of toxin build up in the body through lymphatic massage using essential oils. The application of mineral-rich muds, or dry brushing techniques assist the body in stimulating lymph, and [..]